How far is Sugarmill Woods, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Sugarmill Woods, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.2 mi
01h 22m
Flight
67.25 mi
108.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.25 mi
Kilometers
108.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.2 mi
Kilometers
129.07 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Sugarmill Woods
Tue, Jun 2, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugarmill Woods
2026-06-02T10:15
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugarmill Woods
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cheval
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Sugarmill Woods
39.6 mi
00h 41m
To St. Petersburg
40.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugarmill Woods and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugarmill Woods and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Honeysuckle Court South

    52 m · 8 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

  2. 2

    Continue on Honeysuckle Court South

    141 m · 26 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Honeysuckle Drive

    155 m · 24 sec · Honeysuckle Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corkwood Boulevard

    77 m · 17 sec · Corkwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Black Willow Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Black Willow Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cypress Boulevard East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cypress Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Village Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Village Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lone Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lone Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2996 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Suncoast Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  23. 23

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugarmill Woods and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
41.6 mi · 52%
I 275
15.4 mi · 19%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 9%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 7%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
2.17 mi · 3%
Memorial Highway
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheval
00h 41m from Sugarmill Woods
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sugarmill Woods and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugarmill Woods to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Sugarmill Woods and 40.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sugarmill Woods and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cheval

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheval, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheval.

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

38 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

40 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugarmill Woods and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 67.25 mi (108.23 km).

Sugarmill Woods

#1 Sugarmill Woods

Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida

Population8,287
Coordinates28.7322100, -82.5062100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Honeysuckle Court South (-82.506275, 28.732431)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.01 $26.01
Premium $4.90 $13.86 $27.71
Diesel $4.35 $12.31 $24.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugarmill Woods and St. Petersburg. The current time is 10:15:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.